The career in MBBS and higher grades is very rewarding career for those who are interested in Science and dealing with sick people. This profession requires a lot of hard work and gives the satisfaction of curing patients from sickness. After MBBS, post graduate level studies (MD or MS) can be conducted and there are many specializations including General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Psychiatry, and Anesthesiology. There are also options for super specialization through Ph.D in any area of medicine.

Eligibility

The selection for MBBS is done through an All India Entrance Examination, CET and the qualification required for entrance is 10+2 or equivalent with Science subjects. In addition to MBBS, candidate should complete House Surgency or internship for one year. After MBBS, candidates can go for post graduate level studies (MD or MS) through another entrance. At the post graduate level, there is specialization in Medicine and Surgery. Those with Post Graduation (MD or MS or M.Sc in Medicine) can further opt for super-specialization like Ph.D. The doctoral programmes can be completed by MD or MS holders in 2 years and by M.Sc Medicine in 3 years.

The candidate opting to pursue career in this job must have good memory, recollecting ability, service mentality, stamina, patience, power of concentration, emotional stability, logical and analytical mind.

Job Scope and Career Options

There is a great demand for medical professionals and it is increasing with the unfortunate upsurge of diseases and ailments day by day. Also many super specialty hospitals are mushrooming offering employment opportunities. Some of the places where there is job scope for medical professionals are as follows.

· In Government or private hospitals

· In Nursing homes/clinics/health departments

· In medical services of the army, navy and air force, under the Ministry of Defense

· In charitable institutions

· In medical colleges and training institutes as teachers

· In research institutes and medical colleges as researchers

· In the industrial sector

· Private practice/ self employment

Some of the career options are given below.

· General Practitioner or Physician

· General Surgeon

· Anaesthetist or Anaesthesiologists

· Psychiatrist

· Neurologist

· Pediatrician

· Ophthalmologist or Eye Specialist

· Pathologist

· Cardiologist

· Gynaecologist-Obstetrician

· Dermatologist

· Orthopaedist

· Gastroenterologist

· Radiologist

· ENT specialist

· Tuberculosis Specialist

· Venereologist

· Bacteriologist

· Physiologist

· Nutritionist

. Chiropodist



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